Harold ("Hal") A. Dale, Jr.
Nov 4, 2024
Harold Albert ("Hal") Dale, Jr., age 75, died peacefully November 4, 2024, at home in Wheaton, Illinois, from complications related to Parkinson's disease. Hal was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Harold Albert (Bud) Dale, Sr., and Jean (Bannon) Dale. Hal graduated from Downers Grove South High School, Downers Grove, Illinois, in 1967 and from Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa,...
Hans-Peter Ritter
Nov 4, 2024
Hans-Peter Ritter, age 71, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born June 26, 1953 in Lauchheim, Germany, to Janos & Irmgard Ritter.
Peter spent his early years in Germany, where he developed a lifelong love of hiking, soccer, and music. He moved with his family to the north side...
Gail M. Desutter
Nov 1, 2024
Gail M. De Sutter passed away peacefully at home, on November 1, 2024, with her husband Sig by her side, after living with dementia for a number of years. Gail was born on June 13, 1939, in Chicago, to Earl Hazekamp and Dorothy Wendland. She was older sister to John. The family later moved to Lombard, IL. In high...
Joshua William Hertz
Nov 1, 2024
Joshua William Hertz, age 37, resident of Peachtree City, Georgia, passed away on November 1, 2024, doing what he loved most—flying.
Josh was a devoted husband, proud father, and a decorated Army veteran who served with honor in Iraq and Afghanistan. Known for his boundless energy and adventurous spirit, he filled his life with meaning and joy....
Lawrence F. Palmisano
Oct 27, 2024
Lawrence F. Palmisano, age 92, a resident of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Franklin Park, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born June 2, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Rose Palmisano.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Phyllis; his son Larry (Antonia) Palmisano; his daughter-in-law Kathy Evans-Palmisano; his...
Naina Singh Magar
Oct 25, 2024
Naina Singh Magar, a cherished member of our community, was born on July 1, 1950, in Bhutan and lived through challenging circumstances as a Bhutanese refugee. After facing years of displacement and hardship, Naina arrived in the United States in August 2012 in search of a new beginning along with his family. Despite the challenges of resettlement, he embraced...
Bob Wing
Oct 24, 2024
Regrettably and unfortunately, Bob Wing of Wheaton passed on to the next chapter in his journey on Oct 24th, at the young age of 64, his devoted family at his side. His wife, four children, nine grandchildren, and numerous friends and family will miss him dearly.
This Gentle Giant began his carpentry career at the age of...
Sarah Jelgerhuis
Oct 23, 2024
Sarah Ann Jelgerhuis, at 35 yrs. old, a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, died in a car accident on Wednesday, October 23. She was an incredible person and we will miss her immensely. She was born on February 5, 1989 in the Minneapolis, MN area.
Please join us in celebrating the life of Sarah Jelgerhuis on...
Linda G. Leinweber
Oct 21, 2024
Linda Gladys Haase was born in Chicago in 1946 and grew up in the nearby suburb of Glen Ellyn. She was a loving wife, mother, musician, and educator who inspired those around her with her intellect, creativity, and warmth.
Linda pursued her academic passions at the University of Chicago, where she earned a master's degree in English...
Ruth E. Navrodtzke
Oct 20, 2024
Ruth E. Navrodtzke (née Wentland), age 89, a beloved 25-year resident of Des Plaines, IL, and previously of Mt. Prospect and Chicago, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Glenview Terrace Rehab, where she was recovering from a recent hospitalization. Born on February 2, 1935, in Chicago, Ruth was the cherished...
Mary Helen Kovacs
Oct 19, 2024
Mary Helen Kovacs, age 42, of Winfield, Illinois, passed away on Saturday morning, October 19, 2024. The cause of death was leiomyosarcoma, a rare, incurable form of soft tissue cancer.
Mary Helen was born on January 7, 1982, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was the beloved daughter of William and Agnes Kovacs and younger sister to Wendy...
C. Herbert Mueller
Oct 17, 2024
C. Herbert Mueller, age 96, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was born October 16, 1928 in Chicago to Carl Julius & Mollie Mueller.
Herb loved his wife Marion. Whether it was US National Parks or Europe, they enjoyed traveling together. He was an avid gardener and...
Jane Cole
Oct 14, 2024
Jane Saunders Cole, age 91, a resident of Wheaton, IL passed away on October 14, 2024, due to complications from a stroke.
She was born Jane Edna Saunders in Brooklyn, New York on May 21, 1933, to John Everitt Saunders and Jane Courtney Saunders née McRae, who had immigrated to the United States from Glasgow, Scotland. Jane...
Audrey J. Chesta
Oct 13, 2024
Audrey Chesta of Wheaton and Beverly passed away on October 13, 2024, at the age of 82. Born in Chicago on May 23, 1942, to Jewel (Deckelmann) and Al Lencki, Audrey attended St. Adrian grade school and graduated from Loretto High School in 1960. She received her B.A. from Saint Xavier College in Chicago in 1964 and became a...
Gregory G. Bach, Jr.
Oct 8, 2024
Gregory Bach, Jr., age 48, passed away surrounded by family, Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Gregory, Sr. & Barbara Bach, his siblings Brandi (Jimmy) McGoldrick, Douglas (Temi) Bach, Megan Bach, Dina Bach; his nieces and nephews: Fiona & Mitchell McGoldrick; Anthony & Lukey Bach, and Berry Bach. Also survived by his PWHO family in...
Leona Hood Staton
Oct 8, 2024
Leona (Lee) Hood Staton, age 64, a resident of Carol Stream, Illinois, died on October 8, 2024 in Winfield, Illinois. She was born on February 4, 1960 in Guymon, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Betty Hood. She grew up in the small town of Kiowa, Colorado, along with her siblings, Larry and Larissa.
Leona graduated with a bachelor's...
Thomas J. Qualiato
Oct 8, 2024
Thomas J. Qualiato, age 74, a long-time resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born October 12, 1949 in Oak Park, IL to Andrew & Eda Qualiato. He was the oldest of three to brother Paul and sister Theresa. They resided in Hillside where he developed a commitment to fitness, excelling in boxing...
Bruce R. Larson
Sep 30, 2024
Bruce R. Larson, age 71, a resident of Hanover Park, IL, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. He was born March 16, 1953 in Crystal Lake, IL to Robert & Peggy Larson.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beverly; his children Robert (Karen) Larson & Laura (Jacob) Czerwinski; his grandchildren Andrew, Savannah &...
Linden N. Cole
Sep 29, 2024
Linden Cole, age 91, a resident of Wheaton, IL passed away on September 29, 2024 after a brief struggle with covid-19.
He was born on July 23, 1933, in Portland, Oregon, to Frank and Genevieve Cole, long-time members of First Friends Church, an evangelical Friends Church (Quaker). He participated in Christian Endeavor during high school days, among...
Patricia A. Smith
Sep 29, 2024
Patricia A. Smith, age 82, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. She was born March 5, 1942 in Elgin, IL to Stephen & Genevieve Balla.
Patricia was loved by everyone who knew her. If you came to her house she would always offer you a bowl of her homemade vegetable or...
